It's no big secret that I love short stories. What can I say? I'm an instant gratification girl. I have an immense amount of respect for the art of storytelling, but that awe and respect escalates just a tad for the short medium. Why? If I had to point to one thing in particular, I'd... Continue Reading →
Small Gem – 9:05 by K.C. Burn
9:05 by K.C. Burn Socially introverted accountant Scott Taylor's world is stuck in a state of suspended animation--his coworkers, the falling snow, the clocks--all frozen, at 9:05, to be precise. As Scott continues to move through the motions of what should be the advancement of the days and weeks, eating, sleeping, and eventually daring to... Continue Reading →
Small Gem – When the Sea and the Sky Turn to Blood by Amy Lane
"Some say the world will end in fire, some say in ice." Amy Lane says that Fire and Ice will help to bring about the evolution of man by becoming human, joining together to nurture Rain and loving with the heart and soul of gods, only to be destroyed, in the end, by the hatred... Continue Reading →
Small Gems – Short Stories That Leave a Big Impression
The Haunted Glade by Hayden Thorne In true fairytale fashion, where enchanted forests house mystical beings and inspire the legends passed down to the village children, eighteen year old Yves Milford hears music that only the village potter, Irwin Blythe, can hear as well. It is a song that calls to those who love differently,... Continue Reading →

